CA-125

MeasuredFiller

A protein raised in ovarian cancer and in many benign conditions.

Endometriosis, fibroids and even menstruation raise it, and no guideline supports screening with it.

How we rate it — Filler

Rarely changes anything for someone with no symptoms.

This rating and the description above were written against published screening guidelines by someone who is not a clinician, and are awaiting review by one. We would rather say that than imply an authority we do not have.

Check-ups that include it

In 7 of the 78check-ups we track — 9%. Cheapest first.

Also sold as

Every one of these names refers to this same test. Resolving them to one canonical entry is what makes an honest comparison possible.

ca 125 · ca125 · cancer antigen 125

Information here is for comparing packages, not for diagnosing yourself. Talk to a doctor about which tests you actually need.